Welcome to The Voice Studio in New Hamburg, Ontario. This site will be of interest to singers, actors, teachers: anyone looking for information about private voice lessons. My name is Reid. Well. okay, Dr. Spencer, if we are being formal, but I prefer being called by my given name. I have been doing this--singing and acting--for a long time now. Almost 40 years as an Equity member, and close to 30 of those as a teacher of voice. My students have included classical singers, musical theatre singers, and students interested in popular styles. My former students perform in opera houses, concerts halls, regional theatres, cruise ships, and some have transitioned to Broadway, film and television. Currently I teach voice at Sheridan College's highly regarded musical theatre division, and I have taught at the college and university level across Canada. I am also sought after as a clinician and adjudicator. Whether you sing for fun, to prepare for auditions or examinations, or you are embarking on a professional career, I am here to help you build skills! So send me a note. Call me. We can get together for a coffee and talk. My contact information is here.

"However, I will gladly tell you that you gave singing back to me. Literally. I was SOOO frustrated by the time you became my full time teacher, and you took the heat off, we laughed, you encouraged me to sing for the fun of it, and you were always, ALWAYS really sympathetic without being indulgent, and I will always, ALWAYS be deeply grateful." Geoff Whynot, actor, singer and director, Toronto.

"Reid--Thank you for your work here this week. Your adjudications were insightful and will be helpful as the singers continue in their performing. Your knowledge of the repertoire and your experience in the business added so much to the proceedings." Winnipeg Music Festival.

"The lessons I took with Reid Spencer were extremely helpful in bringing back my vocal health. Before I worked with Reid I had baby nodules on my vocal chords that I had been struggling with for years. I wasn't sure if I could continue as a music teacher. I was experiencing such anxiety about making them worse that I was all choked up and scared to sing. A friend told me about Reid who was willing to take me on as a student despite his busy schedule. Reid taught me proper warm up and breathing techniques and showed me how I could gently work my voice and build up my resiliency. Reid was always able to put me at ease with his kind, caring approach. His own joy of music was apparent. He made singing feel like a safe thing to do again. I learned that I DO have a natural vibrato! I learned to pay attention to how I was using my voice. I was eventually about to relax and enjoy singing again. Reid is a gifted vocalist and teacher." Natasha Platt, teacher and professional musician, Calgary.